Z_ CAUTION: Never store your snow thrower indoors or in an enclosed, poorly ventilated area if gasoline remains in the tank. fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light from a fumaca, water heater, clothes dryer, cigarette, etc.
To prevent engine damage (if snow thrower is not used for more than 30 days) follow the steps below.
SNOW THROWER STORAGE
•Thoroughly clean the snow thrower.
•Lubricate all lubrication points (See the Maintenance section on pages
•Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect all visible mov- ing parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.
•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur- faces; sand lightly before painting.
•Cover the bare metal parts of the blower housing auger and the impeller with rust preventative, such as a spray lubricant.
NOTE: A yearly checkup or
Craftsman Service Center is a good way to insure that your snow thrower will provide maximum performance for the next season.
•If you do not want to remove gasoline, use fuel stabilizer supplied with unit or purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No. 33500. Add fuel stabilizer to any gasoline left in the tank to minimize gum deposits and acids. If the tank is almost empty, mix stabilizer with fresh gasoline in a separate container and add some to the tank.
Always follow instructions on stabilizer con-
tainen Then run engine at least 10 minutes after stabilizer is added to allow mixture to reach carburetor. Store snow thrower in a
safe place. See Waming above.
You can keep your engine in good operating condition during storage by:
•Changing oil (Seepage 14).
•Lubricating the piston/cylinder area. This can be done by first removing the spark plug and squirting a few drops of clean engine oil into the spark plug hole. Then cover the spark plug hole with a rag to absorb oil spray. Next, rotate the engine by pulling the starter rope fully out two or three times. Finally, reinstall spark plug andattach spark plug wire.
ENGINE STORAGE
Gasoline must be removed or treated to pre- vent gum deposits from forming in the tank, filter, hose, and carburetor during storage. Also during storage, alcohol blended gaso- line that uses ethanol or methanol (some- times called gasohol) attracts water. It acts on the gasoline to form acids which damage the engine.
•To remove gasoline, run the engine until the tank is empty and the engine stops. Then drain remaining gasoline from car- buretor by pressing upward on bowl drain located on the bottom of carburetor (see figure below).
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OTHER
•if possible, store your snow thrower in-
doors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.
•If the machine must be stored outdoors, block up the snow thrower to be sure the entire machine is off the ground.
•Cover the snow thrower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic or vinyl.
IMPORTANT: Never cover snow thrower while engine and exhaust areas are still
warm.
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